The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1887-06-10

Dlcu, al MS nome In Tue township
of Owosso, Friday, June sd, Albert
b. Mason, one of the first settlers OF
the township. He was born in Roch-
ester city, State Of New York, in the
year 1917. His father, Ezra L.
Mason, was one Of the first settlers
ofthat city; he ran saw mill there
for several years. purchased farm
adjoining the city on Lyell street,
cleared IL up; raised family of elev-
en- children, six sons and five daugh-
tiers. Albert B., the second son, lived
at home until he was twenty years
old. then married Minerva c. Kort-
right, moved on farm in Pembroke,
a short distance from Rochester, re-
naming there one year, moved back
to Rochester and worked year and
then in 1889 moved to Michigan with
his brother Ezra l.. Mason, who died
little over two years ago in the city
of Owosse. They moved direct to
Owosso, each locating farm in the
township when it was but wilder
ness, there being but few log houses
in the township. They remained in
what is now the city of Owosso (then
containing but few buildings) for
few days, built shanty on their land
and both families moved into It for
short time, then each built a log
house and commenced clearing up
their farms, enduring all the hardships
of q pioneer life. The principal
visitors in those days were the wild
Indians of the forest; and the neces
saries of life although rather scarce
were enjoyed, as they sometimes said,
better than all the dainties in these
modern days, having good appetite,
hearts filled with love and the pride
Of life not so much sought after.
Each of them had a family of seven
children; Ezra L had five sons and
two daughters--fve of them. still
living, three sons, Ezra, George T.,
and William H., also two daughters,
Esther Whaty, of Kent Co., and
Wealthy A. Doty, of Oakland Co.,
Mich. Albert B. Mason leaves a
wife and four. children to survive him
two sons, Elfhu w. and Francis B.
Mason, also tewo daughters Mary E.
Mason and Jane E. Millerd, all resi-.
dents of Cwosso township. Three
brothers also survive him, viz; Fran
CTS B., of Illinois, Mathew B., of
Missouri, and Morris ]. Mason who
went west several years ago, place of
residence unknown; also two sisters,
Esther Griswold, of Livingston Co.,
Mich, and Matilda Reichenbach, of
Rochester city, New York.
Mr.. Mason was at the time of his
death 70 years, months and IS days
old. In the year 1857 he experienced
religion, united with the Methodist
Protestant church, since which time
he has ever been faithful member
ofthe church having his eye fixed On
the rrize has been pressing hard on
after his Master, choosing rather to
suffer affection with the children OF
God than to enjoy the pleasures of
sin for a season; he was perfectly
resigned, often wishing that he might
depart and be with Christ, which is
far better. He suffered for little
over a year with urinary difficulty
or disease of the bladder, and al
though at times his pain was severe,
he bore it patiently, saying the will
of the Lord be done. But now he
has gone. Death has transplanted
him to fairer chimes above and al
though we mourn his loss, forhe was
q loving husband, a kind parent and
good neighbor, yet we weep not as
those that have no hope, for in due
time we shall meet him in the man.
sions above there to part no more.
Blessed thought. A happy reunion
in the paradise of God, with eternal
life on before, its enough, its joyful.
We have given father up to the bles-
sed Saviour, and will wait all the days
of our appointed time till our deliv-
erer comes, then with joy we will
take our flight to that eternal world
of JOY; so good bye, dear father, good
bye for time; we will meet you
again.
The memory Of our father dear
Brings anguish to our heart,
And, while we shed the bitter tear
Grace comes to our support.
And while we think of days that's past
In life's journey, here together,
Sorrow has come, and. at last
Severed those earthly ties forever.
But harkl hear my Saviour say,
THY father shall live again;
am the life, the truth, the way;
Your loss is but his gain.
Now, father dear, we've given you up,
Resolved to meet you up in Heaven,
Well take the cup-the bitter cup,
Till all these earthly ties are riven.
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